Sometimes an older person becomes lonely and depressed. Studies show that having a pet to share their time with can alleviate anxiety and sometimes even loneliness. When selecting a dog for an elderly person, you should consider the size and the temperament.

Typically, it’s a better idea to select a small dog. You should also choose a dog the enjoys being petted and cared for. Dogs that require lots of exercise or are rambunctious are not good choices. A couple of dogs that do well with an elderly person are Pugs because they enjoy lots of love and adoration. They will also return this love in large quantities. Pubs like to play but they also enjoy sitting on their owners lap. The Schnauzer is also another good choice. They make wonderful pets for seniors. They’re always eager to please and keep their family safe. They require regular grooming and exercise. They thrive on human interaction, love and companionship.

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My cat Atlantis has a morning routine that he really doesn’t care for very much. He has Hyperthyroidism and other conditions so he needs some special attention. I place him on the counter and give him some Laxitone. He licks a little off of my finger and this helps with digestion. I then have to give him 1.5 ml of Astros oil, a high potency omega oil for well being and kidney conditions. I use a small pipette and squirt it down his throat. Needless to say, he doesn’t care for this.  I then clean his ears out so I can give him his transdermal thyroid medicine and a medicine to stimulate his appetite. I use a baby wipe and gently wipe the inside of his ears. He really doesn’t like this and usually lets out a loud “meow.”  After this is completed, I place a little of the medication in both ears. This is a daily process and usually takes less than five minutes but Atlantis leaves the room and goes to his “comfort” corner to  chill out for a little while.

Even though this is a little inconvenient for Atlantis, I”m pleased to say that he is doing so much better! We will do anything to keep our pets happy and healthy!

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In general, dogs are prone to various kinds of dermal cysts, growths and skin tumors as they age. Many of these growths are benign but some could be cancerous. Always check your dog for any unusual or new growths. If you find any growth on your dog, the best course of action to take is to have your veterinarian examine her. Some of these growths can be diagnosed based on physical exam and inspection. Your vet may want to perform a “fine needle aspiration” to get a sample for microscopic analysis. This is a fairly easy and quick test that can often help to differentiate between a cyst, infection, malignant growth and a benign growth. At this time, your vet will advise you on the best way to proceed. Never use any pet medication on your dog unless checking with your vet first.

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My partner and I are animal lovers to a point where sometimes we curtail travel because we worry that our pets won’t be properly taken care of. I’ve always loved all animals because I believe they have souls just like us and depend on us for their well being. Nothing upsets me more when people abuse or neglects an animal. I can’t even watch the commercial where they are showing all of the neglected and abused animals that look so sad and emaciated.

Animals bring us so much love and joy and add to the coherency of families all over the world. There are some people who would never get a pet or who have never even owned a pet. This doesn’t mean that they don’t love animals but it does mean that they would probably never consider rescuing or adopting a pet for one reason or another. Maybe they are allergic or work or travel too much. This is a good thing in that they know that the pet would not be given a good home given their lifestyle.

Some people just don’t like animals and will not in any way try to understand them. A dog is naturally protective of their owners and if a stranger approaches, some dogs may go on the defensive and show their teeth, growl or even attempt to bite.

Animals are very intuitive creatures. Dogs, cats and even birds know when a person does not like them. They may either try to attack or run and hide from these individuals.  It’s not the animals fault, it’s the persons aura which reflects lots of negativity towards our furry friends and that’s sad.

I’m glad I’ve always been an animal lover and happy that we’ve provided good homes to our furry friends even if it means we don’t travel much, we are just as content to live a happy, peaceful life spending time with friends and taking care of our two cats Millie and Atlantis.

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I heard a story about a women who was watching a friends dogs while the owner was on vacation. The dog suddenly got very ill and tried to vomit. He died when he got to the hospital. What happened?  The dog had bloat or GDV (gastric dilation and volulus). What this means is that the stomach distends with gas and then twists thus cutting off the blood supply.  Emergency treatment is needed within 5 to 24 hours or the dog will surely die.  What kind of dogs get bloat? Usually  large breeds that tend to be older. If caught early enough, surgery is done to untwist the stomach and then secure it so it can’t twist again.  Great Danes are the dogs that are most commonly affected by bloat. Labs, Golden Retrievers even Poodles and German Shepherds are also affected.  How could this be prevented? First of all, you should exercise your dog regularly but not right after he eats. Wait awhile before taking him out for exercise.Feed your dog 2 to 3 meals per day, and minimize the fat/oil content. Also limit the amount of dog treats as these usually contain fat.  Surgery is also an option for high risk dogs. As mentioned earlier, the stomach is secured in place preventing it from twisting.

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Most of the time, ear cleaning may not be necessary because cats are super groomers. Our cat Atlantis takes transdermal medication that is applied in his ears. A crust builds up from the medication and his ears require frequent cleaning (which he hates by the way). I use baby wipes or a damp cloth to clean the insides of his ears. If too much crust builds up, the medication won’t penetrate.

PetMD recommends the proper method to do a thorough cleaning of your cats ears.

How Do You Clean a Cat’s Ears?

It might take some practice if you’ve never cleaned your cat’s ears before, but luckily the process is pretty straightforward. Complete the following steps with cleaning solution and gauze close at hand:

1. Start with pulling back the earflap gently and fill one ear canal with a cleaning solution recommended by your veterinarian.
2. Massage the ear base for five to ten seconds, and then let your cat shake the solution out.
3. Wrap gauze around your finger to clean excess liquid out of the ear canal; and don’t worry, your finger can’t go in far enough to cause damage, according to Cottrell.
4. Repeat with the other ear.

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